New Cue

[Rob Raine]

Since i have now turned 18 i can get into my local Working Mens Club and it has two full size snooker tables, just wondering if anyone could reccomend me a cue that is good value for money for a beginner.

Thanks, Rob

[hotpot]

How much do you want to spend mucka ?
Do you know what specs you want ?
do you prefer ash or maple ?
If your serious about the game then i would get a custom made cue , either new or pheraps one off the forum , theres usually a good few going .

[ADR147]

ask if they have any old abandoned cues in the place often you can find a good one there.

[poolqjunkie]

I agree.
If you can find a good cue from your club just keep it. Even if you order a very expensive cue it may or may not hit/play better than that rack cue you really like.
Put a good tip on the cue that you like and test it for a few weeks. You will know if it is the cue for you or not.
Good luck.

[Rob Raine]

Unsure about the price just a decent starter cue, im not too serious about the game its just the the cues in the club are the one-piece pool cues which are rubbish for snooker

[Rob Raine]

Having a quick look on the internet whilst at work ive came accross this cue and wondering if anyone would reccomend it as a starter cue.

[Rob Raine]

Forgot to post the link

http://www.cuepower.co.uk/york-3-pie...set-p-110.html

[ADR147]

just a cheap machined cue - i have several cue craft centre split ones you can have one for half that.

[Rob Raine]

you got any pictures of the cues that you have?

[Bigmeek]

Rob Just a few comments from me for what they're worth. Centre jointed cues are a bit old fashioned now but that doesn't matter much. Most folks are going for 3/4 jointed or 1 piece. Hard cases with space for chalk are better than those soft cases where you slide the cue in and out. An extension for the cue is IMO a must. Once you have one its surprising how often you use it.
Given that you're new and don't know what specification (length, weight, tip size) you require I wouldn't spend much just now. Get a hold of something and see how it compares to the club cues. Have a look at the Craftsman budget cues.
http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalog/Other_cues.html

[ADR147]

Rob Just a few comments from me for what they're worth. Centre jointed cues are a bit old fashioned now but that doesn't matter much. Most folks are going for 3/4 jointed or 1 piece. Hard cases with space for chalk are better than those soft cases where you slide the cue in and out. An extension for the cue is IMO a must. Once you have one its surprising how often you use it.
Given that you're new and don't know what specification (length, weight, tip size) you require I wouldn't spend much just now. Get a hold of something and see how it compares to the club cues. Have a look at the Craftsman budget cues.
http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalog/Other_cues.html

agree with all that but thats a lot of money for a cheap cue.

[Rob Raine]

thanks, is there any advantage from having 3/4 jointed over a normal middle jointed cue?

[ADR147]

thanks, is there any advantage from having 3/4 jointed over a normal middle jointed cue?

not really if its done well - its just the fashion.

[Rob Raine]

coukd you look for a cue that you think is good? as i really dont know whats good or not

[hotpot]

Ive got a cracking omin macine spliced one piece for £60 if you want it Rob .